Vape ban empties shelves at local smoke shops Vaping is officially banned in Dallas public spaces starting Dec. 11! The new ordinance bans e cigarettes in all indoor public spaces, within 15 feet of entrances, and on all park property. Violations THC vapes are banned from Texas retailers: 5 things to know THC ban stalls out down homestretch of Texas special legislative session Longview News Journal Chinese made vapes now banned in shops Texas just banned a huge chunk of vapes from mint flavors to devices made in China., Shops are tossing inventory into the trash, customers are walking out empty handed, and fines run as high as $4